Virginia Oyster Trail

The Virginia Oyster Trail, Where Delicious Adventure Awaits You!

The Virginia Oyster Trail rallies local communities all across the Commonwealth and invites visitors to participate in “journey of discovery” eco-tourism experiences exploring the many “flavors” of Virginia’s Oysters and the distinctive watermen/aquaculture coastal way of life.

Virginia Oyster Trail Trip Planner Map
* Map currently undergoing some updates. Please check back soon!

Pairing Virginia Oysters with fresh, locally-sourced foods, wines, brews & spirits is a unique and delicious “Merroir-Terroir” tasting experience, found nowhere else in the world.

The Virginia Oyster Trail defines “Merroir-Terroir” as the palate celebration that occurs when the textures and flavors of the sea are paired with regional,companion-grown products of the land.

News from the Trails
A scenic bike trail leading to the water at Paula’s Point Loop in the Hutchinson Tract.

Binoculars Required on the Hutchinson Tract Bike

By Woodie Walker I biked the Hutchinson Tract last week, located a mile upstream from Tappahannock, on the south side of Tidewater Trail (Route 17). The early January snow had …